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Topspinmo 03-23-2024 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2314685)
Older carts smell when they go past my yard. One of several reasons why NO golf cart or lawn mowing machine should run on gasoline. They all should be battery powered. Then our sense of smell and hearing would NOT be constantly assaulted.

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Bay Kid 03-24-2024 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by laryb (Post 2314644)
I had a strong gas odor from our 2007 Yamaha cart. Discovered it was from the plate that holds the gas gauge arm and sensor to the tank. Removed the plate and re-installed it with gas resistant sealant. I assume that the constant sloshing around of the fuel in the tank caused the leaking. Odor is gone

My raw gas smell is worse when the tank is over 1/2 full. You would think the garage mechanic would how to fix these issues....

villagetinker 03-24-2024 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2314436)
When I park in my garage after a ride there is a terrible, heavy smell of gas in the garage for several hours, even with the door open. I have asked The Village golf service garage several times and say no problem found. They also say the same thing about the exhaust smell.

I have 2 other gas Yamaha carts with no problem.

If you have not found the solution to your problem, try this: go to a local automotive repair shop (one you use) ask the mechanic if they have a method to look for fuel leaks, like adding a dye to the fuel. Then get some dye and borrow or buy the probably UV light and see if you can find the leak.

Topspinmo 03-24-2024 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2315152)
If you have not found the solution to your problem, try this: go to a local automotive repair shop (one you use) ask the mechanic if they have a method to look for fuel leaks, like adding a dye to the fuel. Then get some dye and borrow or buy the probably UV light and see if you can find the leak.

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tophcfa 03-25-2024 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kkingston57 (Post 2314476)
Per writer he took it to the dealer. Doubt any COMPETENT dealer would let a fuel leak problem cart go out the door and tell customer no problem.

A very important word was inserted into the above statement.

Bay Kid 03-26-2024 08:40 AM

I have looked and I can't find any visible signs of leaks, just raw gas smell. Very frustrating. Thanks for all the help.

Topspinmo 03-26-2024 11:11 AM

I wouldn’t rule out plastic gas tank. Especially as you say it gets worse half full or more? Didn’t say who makes cart but removing gas tank fuel injected Yamaha not easy task.

Road-Runner 03-27-2024 10:44 AM

I have the same cart more or less and seem to recall others having issues with a clogged 'Quiet Tech' muffler. If it's clogged enough that new air can't be pumped through the system your cart will run very rich fuel to air ratio wise. Just a thought.

villagetinker 03-27-2024 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2316133)
I have the same cart more or less and seem to recall others having issues with a clogged 'Quiet Tech' muffler. If it's clogged enough that new air can't be pumped through the system your cart will run very rich fuel to air ratio wise. Just a thought.

Interesting point, I unclogged our muffler years ago, a large Phillips screw driver through the spark suppresser took care of it.

Bay Kid 03-28-2024 08:18 AM

Maybe I should get an EzGo?

Strom 04-11-2024 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2314436)
When I park in my garage after a ride there is a terrible, heavy smell of gas in the garage for several hours, even with the door open. I have asked The Village golf service garage several times and say no problem found. They also say the same thing about the exhaust smell.

I have 2 other gas Yamaha carts with no problem.

I have the same issue with my 2020 Yamaha. I have to leave sliding doors open or I cannot breathe do to lung issues. I have had it serviced twice and no problem can be found. I notice exhaust pipe ends under the seat so all fumes come into the cab. Has anyone ever put an extender on the exhaust pipe to compensate for this?

Topspinmo 04-11-2024 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Strom (Post 2320835)
I have the same issue with my 2020 Yamaha. I have to leave sliding doors open or I cannot breathe do to lung issues. I have had it serviced twice and no problem can be found. I notice exhaust pipe ends under the seat so all fumes come into the cab. Has anyone ever put an extender on the exhaust pipe to compensate for this?


I added extension on my exhaust that exits out side by real wheel. It stick beyond side cart by inch. When I took my seats out they was really dirty from exhaust soot between bottom seat and attach board. I used 5/8s copper nipple with 3/4 end. ( used hack saw to cut out slits to clamp it on to 1/2 exhaust pipe)( outside dia. Was bigger than 1/2 inch) I see some carts with exhaust extended out back with 1/2 flex piping. I never smell raw gas but exhaust fumes occasionally when engine was cold backing up. I also added fake duel exhaust cause I could.

Topspinmo 04-11-2024 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2316354)
Maybe I should get an EzGo?

Another thought? When smell raw gas need to pop air cleaner top off remove air filter see if you see raw gas. Especially if carburetor cart? My neighbor has few year old gas easygo (it don’t go so easy) with carburetor. that thing smells of raw gas every time starts it up due it has manual choke and it get choked too much or not enough till get warmed up, then runs fine.

Bay Kid 04-14-2024 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2320873)
Another thought? When smell raw gas need to pop air cleaner top off remove air filter see if you see raw gas. Especially if carburetor cart? My neighbor has few year old gas easygo (it don’t go so easy) with carburetor. that thing smells of raw gas every time starts it up due it has manual choke and it get choked too much or not enough till get warmed up, then runs fine.

I will try this.

New problem. I had my belt replaced in Nov. Started squeaking again when cool.

Topspinmo 04-14-2024 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bay Kid (Post 2321504)
I will try this.

New problem. I had my belt replaced in Nov. Started squeaking again when cool.

If can’t stand the squeak IMO only thing you can do squeaking belt is remove it, clean it, and the faces of clutches. If that don’t work from me I just get new belt.

Another thing if you ran cart it heavy rain and water splashed up onto clutches and belt it may squeak for while after it quits slipping from water.


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